Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo an operation.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the disease, which is at an early phase.

“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team ordered an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

“The MRI discovered a tumor on my left lung that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was discovered so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a string of planned concerts, but indicated he would be back on stage by Valentine’s Day for his longstanding concert series at his Vegas home.

He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my home away from home in Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has spent decades in the limelight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014.

The couple were in a discreet romance for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how vital Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just hectic. And, you know, coming home to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was taking off. And I was spared from having to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to share joys with.

“I wish that young people don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”